Top 5 cricketers who shocked the world with sudden retirement

1. Virat Kohli

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli officially retired from Test cricket, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned 123 matches over 14 years. Kohli captained India in 68 Tests, led the team to 40 victories, making him India’s most successful Test captain.

One of his finest moments came during the 2018 England tour, where he emerged as the top run-scorer across both teams by scoring 583 runs at an average of 59.30, including two centuries. Between 2016 and 2018, Kohli was at his peak, scoring a whopping 3596 runs in 35 Tests at an stellar average of 66.59, with 14 centuries and eight fifties. His sudden retirement has sparked discussions, with some speculating deeper reasons behind his decision. Regardless, Kohli’s absence in the longest format will leave a void in Indian cricket.